Top 3 Myths about Paper Shredding

April 22, 2023

Business owners in Indianapolis often debate whether or not to hire a professional shredding company for their document destruction. Most people can see the benefits of a fast and efficient shredding service that a company like Shred Monkey can provide. However, they are held back by several common myths that keep them from seeing the true reasons that they need a professional shredding company. With that in mind, keep reading to see those myths debunked by our awesome team!

When to Shred Tax Documents

February 23, 2023

It’s tax season; you’re buried in pay stubs, forms, receipts, and all sorts of other documents. Plus, you have filing cabinets filled with past years’ paperwork. Is it really necessary to keep all of those documents forever? Or, can you properly shred tax documents after a period of time to create some space and eliminate clutter? The real answer – it depends on the documents. Continue reading to learn more from the team at Shred Monkey.

Drop-Off Document Shredding Service

December 27, 2022

Whether you are a business owner or not, there comes a time to purge sensitive documents. Here at Shred Monkey, we do our best to make that task as easy as possible. No matter the type or number of documents you have, we’re here to help. That is why we offer a convenient drop-off document shredding service.

The Truth About Dumpster Divers

October 21, 2022

When you think about dumpster divers, you probably picture a homeless-looking person going head-first into a dumpster behind a restaurant to find half a sandwich. However, the truth is, that more and more criminals are taking to dumpster diving behind apartment buildings, financial institutions, and other businesses because, quite frankly, it’s a profitable hobby to get into. To protect yourself and your personal business, consider the following blog from Shred Monkey about dumpster divers and learn what you may be doing wrong.

How to Safely Store Important Documents

August 20, 2022

Document storage is a part of everyday life. We need to store contracts, wills, receipts, tax information, and more. A lot of times, these documents contain sensitive information. Not only do they need to be protected from the wrong hands, but they also need to be protected from other unfortunate events such as fires. Continue reading to learn more about proper document storage from the team at Shred Monkey.

Follow HIPAA Compliance Laws with Medical Record Shredding

June 23, 2022

If you work at a healthcare facility, you are certainly aware of HIPAA laws and how they protect personal information. Since 1996, protected health information, or PHI, has been safeguarded under these laws. Eventually, all of the physical documents you have on file will need to be properly disposed of. In this article, the team at Shred Monkey will discuss the medical record shredding process.

Keep Your Business Safe with Hard Drive Destruction

April 20, 2022

Most businesses these days are all about data. Finances, legal documents, business initiatives, inventory, customer data, and more are stored on hard drives. Eventually, there comes a time when you need to purge outdated data. Not only are there rules and regulations for data disposal, but you also mitigate the risk of a data breach. Take it from the team at Shred Monkey and keep your business safe with HDD destruction.

Random Documents You Should Be Shredding

February 22, 2022

If you’re a responsible adult, you probably already make use of a professional shredding service to safely dispose of your secure documents. You’ve got all your bases covered by yearly shredding your tax documents, medical records, and other bills that have your personal information on them. However, as the main goal of shredding is to prevent fraud and identity theft, there are a few more personal documents you should add to the list that you may not have thought of. At Shred Monkey, we always value our clients’ privacy above all else, so take a look at this list and make sure you’re covered.

Shredding for Banks and Financial Institutions

December 28, 2021

As a financial institution, your business is trusted with highly sensitive data pertaining to your valuable clients. The last thing you’d ever want is for that sensitive data to be stolen or used without your client’s consent. That’s why it is vital to have a reliable way to destroy data once it is no longer needed. At Shred Monkey, we provide that service to banks and financial institutions in the Indianapolis area. Read on to learn more.

3 Things to Look For in a Shredding Company

October 19, 2021

Business owners and private residents alike see the benefits of a professional shredding company. It’s not hard to see why the confidential destruction of certain documents would be necessary for protection against fraud and identity theft. However, when it comes to choosing a shredding company, it can be hard to know which option is best for your specific situation. That’s why the team at Shred Monkey has put together this list of three things to look for when hiring a professional shredding company.

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